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Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Governor Ron DeSantis not long ago signed legislation from the last legislative session that significantly increases the base salaries of sheriffs’ deputies and correctional officers in 29…

Emerald Greene Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. One of the more dangerous situations that first responders face is working outside of their patrol vehicles while responding to crash scenes or assisting drivers on…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The latest report from the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) on the reading scores of third graders across the state shows a significant drop in the reading…

Submitted by Jefferson County Schools Thursday, June 30, 2022, marked more than the end of summer school in Jefferson County. It marked the end of charter control of Jefferson County Schools, and…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. During the week of Friday, July 1, through Thursday, July 7, Floridians will have the opportunity to enjoy many leisure activities and pay no sales tax. Called the…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The county recently received another infusion of state funding for the continuing restoration of the historic Monticello High School, more commonly known as the A-Building – a…

and some delivery times to change Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Another indication that Monticello and Jefferson County is growing: the local post office has added another route. Effective Saturday, July 2,…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The qualification period for candidates for public offices ended recently, with the result of three presumptive winners in local races. The three candidates who stand unopposed are…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Commissioners recently spent more than an hour talking about the problems at the Wacissa River, a situation that at times appear insoluble, especially after more than two…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. After a skipped year, the Fourth of July fireworks show is back on schedule once again. Ken Faircloth, commander of the Otto Walker Post 49 of the…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Businesses whose trash the county picks up from large rented containers on their premises will soon be getting a notice informing them of a proposed rate increase…

Patricia Smith ECB Publishing, Inc. Have you ever stood on the lawn of a burning house with the family it belonged to as they watched the flames engulf all their belongings? Old…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Sheriff Office (JCSO) held a brief ceremony last week to honor one of its own. As Sheriff Mac McNeill explained it, the department annually…

Submitted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office On Thursday, June 16, in the area of North Waukeenah St. and Chestnut St., the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) and the Monticello Police Department…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Judging from the several sewer extension projects proposals of late, one might reasonably conclude that Monticello is spreading out in all directions, at least in terms of…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A young couple approached the Monticello City Council recently with a request that the city accept a measure of financial responsibility for the damage caused to their…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. For Pat Kennedy, even after 499 career coaching wins, being semi-retired and no longer working with young people “left a hole in my heart.” Now, he’s back….

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. With watermelon festivities well under-way, here’s what you can look forward to this week as the Watermelon Festival finishes with a flourish. * Tomorrow, June 16, the…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Police Chief Fred Mosley was duly recognized at the Monticello City Council meeting last week for his long and dedicated service to the city. Captain Jack Pitts,…

Submitted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office On Thursday, June 2, Jefferson County Sheriff Deputies responded to Wirik Street and Ash Street, in Monticello, in an attempt to locate a subject with…